AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoHuman Rights at the UN: In Geneva, Sahrawi and international advocates used a new “Western Sahara: A Year in Review, 2025 Annual Human Rights Report” to press for action beyond documentation, warning of intimidation, surveillance, arbitrary detention and reprisals against Sahrawi civilians and defenders. Accountability Demand: Catherine Constantinides called for concrete steps to ensure accountability, while Yaguta El-Mokhtar said the real issue is political will to apply international law. Scale of Abuses: Researcher Hayat Said said the report documents nearly 170 violations in 2025, noting the true toll is likely higher due to bans on independent monitoring. Information Blockade & Drone Strikes: NOVACT and NOVACT-linked speakers denounced Morocco’s information blockade, land grabs tied to “green energy,” and deadly drone strikes, including expulsions of international observers. Diplomacy on the Ground: A Sahrawi parliamentary delegation visited Switzerland to strengthen parliamentary diplomacy and raise awareness of the national cause and ongoing rights violations. Solidarity & Culture: A travelling Sahrawi “jaima” tent installation, Jaimitna, brought nomadic life, women’s crafts and resistance into international spaces, blending culture with human rights storytelling.
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